Description

(132S,17S,18S)-31,32-Didehydro-132-(Methoxycarbonyl)-17,18-Dihydrophytoporphyrin 17-Phytyl Ester is a high-purity, semi-synthetic porphyrin derivative of significant interest in advanced biochemical and pharmaceutical research. This compound serves as a critical intermediate and reference standard for the synthesis and study of chlorophyll-related molecules and their analogs. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and specialty chemical manufacturers focused on photodynamic therapy, plant biology, and novel catalyst design.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Research Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of chlorophyll-derived compounds for photodynamic therapy (PDT) agents.
• Biochemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity analytical standard for chromatography (HPLC, LC-MS) in plant pigment and porphyrin metabolism studies.
• Photosensitizer Development: Investigated for its light-absorbing properties in the development of new-generation photosensitizers for medical and industrial applications.
• Plant Physiology & Biochemistry: Essential tool for researching chlorophyll biosynthesis, degradation pathways, and related enzymatic processes.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Building block for creating tailored porphyrin complexes used in catalysis, material science, and sensor technology.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a substrate for enzymatic studies and for probing structure-activity relationships in tetrapyrrole chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(132S,17S,18S)-31,32-Didehydro-132-(Methoxycarbonyl)-17,18-Dihydrophytoporphyrin 17-Phytyl Ester
CAS No.	75598-38-8
Molecular Formula	C55H74N4O5
Molecular Weight	871.21 g/mol
Synonyms	17-Phytyl-132-methoxycarbonyl-pyropheophorbide a; Methyl pyropheophorbide a 17-phytyl ester; 132-Methoxycarbonyl-17,18-dihydrophytoporphyrin 17-phytyl ester; 17-Phytyl-pyropheophorbide a methyl ester; Chlorophyll c1 derivative; 132-(Methoxycarbonyl)-17,18-dihydrophytoporphyrin 17-phytyl ester; (Pyro)pheophorbide a 17-phytyl ester methyl ester
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Quality Control

Our production of (132S,17S,18S)-31,32-Didehydro-132-(Methoxycarbonyl)-17,18-Dihydrophytoporphyrin 17-Phytyl Ester adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and development. Each lot is characterized by advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below under an inert atmosphere for long-term stability. For short-term use, the product may be stored at 2-8°C. The container should be allowed to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation. Keep away from strong oxidizers.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark green to black solid or powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (NMR)	Spectrum consistent with structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95% (Area %)
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in DMSO, DMF, Chloroform; Slightly soluble in Methanol

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.